What is the charm of the French car, which has repeatedly become the "car of the President of France".
As a well-known car brand in France, Cittelong and Biao have won the favor of the French president many times, and have entered and exited the presidential residence of the Élishe Palace, becoming the head of state's car. What is the charm of the Citte Long and Biao Zhi that fascinates the president? and what models have served as the car of the French president?
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France in 2024, let's take a look.
1954 Traction: a symbol of status and status
The first presidential car originated in 1954, when the Peter Long built two Traction15/6H luxury sedans for French President René Coty.
Traction15/6H豪华轿车
In the 40s and 50s of the 20th century, the Traction 11CV and 15CV were also the royal vehicles of President Charles de Gaulle.
雪铁long前驱车Traction 11CV
1970 Snow Iron LongSM: The French president is also a fan of TA
In 1968, the Citro Long acquired the Masharatti and upgraded the powertrain of the Citro long, resulting in the Cité longSM, a GT model that combined fashion, power and luxury at the time, which deeply attracted President Georges Pompidou.
Snow iron longSM
In 1970, the Citra longSM made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. It was even hailed by the press at the time as an unprecedented French automotive masterpiece since World War II.
French President Georges Pompidou did not hesitate to spend a lot of money to customize his own car. The car was chosen by subsequent presidents Giscard d'Estaing, Francois Mitterrand and Jacques Chirac as the official event car.
1974 Cistatl longCX: European Car of the Year
The CX is the sixth generation of the Citrolong after the SM, and was voted Europe's "Car of the Year 1975" upon its launch, and has won several major awards in motorsport for its excellent handling. As the most GAO sedan in France at the time, the CX was undoubtedly called the exclusive car of French President d'Estaing.
Snow Iron CX
1989 Pierre longXM: Hand-picked by the President of France
It was named "Car of the Year 1990" as soon as it appeared, and was later appointed as the royal car by the French president, receiving countless flowers and applause.
Snow iron longXM
Luxurious texture and superior performance make the Ciut longXM won the favor of the Élisé Palace, former French President François Mitterrand when he left the Élié Palace, it was the École longXM, which also gave birth to such an advertising slogan "At the important moment of farewell in life, take the reassuring Cherche long car, and start again in the best condition." ”
C6: Witness the in-depth cooperation between China and France
As for the C6, the flagship model of the Snow Iron long, which we are most familiar with today, it is also a frequent visitor to the Aili Palace. It is said that French President Jacques Chirac once ordered two.
C6
On July 14, 2006, a black bulletproof and brown glass C6 was used by Jacques Chirac to review the National Day parade, and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy often rode in a C6 car.
In addition, the C6 is also the car used by the President of France to receive important foreign guests.
From biao to 604 to 5008
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The presidential car is inseparable from the biaozhi brand
In addition to the Snow Iron Long, another French century-old car brand, Biaozhi, has also been in and out of the Élishe Palace many times and has become the royal car appointed by the French president.
President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, who served from 1974~1981, prepared to revise the first EU constitution and established the European Monetary Union at the initiative of German Chancellor Schmidt, laying the foundation for the euro. The biao to 604 has witnessed this history as a presidential car in countless diplomatic occasions.
biao致604
Following the BIAO-604, the elongated BIAO-605 took over the role of "President's Driver" in 1991 and became the exclusive car of François Mitterrand.
biao致605
Subsequently, at the request of President Nicolas Sarkozy, the biao 607 walked out of the biao museum and officially appeared on the Champs-Élysées as the presidential car.
biao致607
Currently, French President Emmanuel Macron has chosen the flagship 5008 as his car and has attended the inauguration ceremony.
biao致5008
After a hundred years of precipitation and inheritance, the Snow Iron Long and Biao Zhi have repeatedly become the "French President's Car", not only because they represent the French automobile culture and industrial strength, but also because of the manufacturing and quality assurance of the most Gao specifications, especially in terms of safety, environmental protection and driving, they have hard core strength and leading advantages.
Today, Dongfeng Citelong and Dongfeng Biaozhi brands under Shenlong Automobile are continuing the car dream of the legendary brands Citelong and Biaozhi to China.
At present, all models of Dongfeng Citro Long and Dongfeng Biaozhi on sale have perfectly inherited the excellent genes of "French President's Car", and have been comprehensively upgraded in many aspects such as intelligence, safety configuration, fashion, technology, and comfort, bringing Chinese consumers the same French luxury driving experience as the French President.